"blackfolk" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From black + folk. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|black|folk}} black + folk Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} blackfolk pl (plural only)
  1. (informal) Black people. Tags: informal, plural, plural-only Synonyms: Blackfolk

Alternative forms

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